Peterborough entrepreneur is poised to open new convenience store

A Peterborough entrepreneur will see months of hard work come to an end with the opening of a new convenience store and the creation of 15 jobs.

Owner Siva Thievanayagam is set to declare open his new Nisa Local store in Stamford on Friday (October 23) after overseeing the transformation of the derelict North Fields.

A number of civic dignitaries have been invited to witness a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8am shoppers are welcomed inside the store.

The opening will also be celebrated with support from some well-known suppliers including Kellogg’s, Cadbury, Nestle and Red Bull.

Mr Thievanayagam, who also runs stores in Stilton, Stanground, Belsize Avenue, Peterborough, Fletton, Orton Malborne and St Neots, bought the site, which had been derelict for five years, in January with construction delayed by the Covid-19 lockdown.

He said: “We are really excited to be opening to doors on Friday and especially pleased to have completed the project on time in light of all the extra challenges faced because of Coronavirus.

“I hope the store will be a hit with the community.

He added: “The store will boast a fantastic range of fresh produce, a deli counter, hot and cold food-to-go, as well as a comprehensive grocery offer including a large selection of award-winning Co-op own label products.”

The store also features two self-scan checkouts, extensive off road parking and an extensive 45 metres of chilled bays.

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